About

About

As a teacher, I believe that the only thing more important than having good, foundational instrumental technique is that you use that technique to explore and enjoy your instrument!

After completing my Grade 8 Classical Guitar and starting to play my first paid bass guitar and upright bass gigs in Cornwall, I moved up to Southampton to study BA Music and Philosophy, specialising in Spanish Guitar and bass guitar performance.

During my degree, I spent a year studying Music Education at the Charles University of Prague. This and enjoying teaching bass, classical guitar and ukulele led me to Bristol, where I am currently studying towards Qualified Teacher Status as a music teacher.

I greatly enjoy teaching in any genre, but my specialisms are classical guitar, jazz/funk guitar, jazz/funk bass guitar, indie ukulele and rock.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

  • Currently studying: BA Philosophy and Music (with Music Education Year Abroad)
  • Classical Guitar – Grade 8
  • Bass Guitar Performance – Mokono, The Sultans, The Bill Laurence Blueprint Project
  • ABRSM Music Theory – Grade 5
  • Volunteering with Plymouth Music Zone
Geolocation

51.42490979999999,-2.5828062

Instrument(s) Taught

Bass, Guitar, Mandolin

Prices

30 minutes

£12.50

60 minutes

£25.00

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

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Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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First Name

Ross

Last Name

Millar

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